Public Policy Manager II, Innovation Policy

Linda Werner & Associates, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Linda Werner & Associates, Inc. seeks an Innovation Policy Manager to design and execute experiences, demonstrations, events, partnerships, and policy initiatives that showcase AI, wearables, VR, and other emerging technologies to policy audiences.

You will work across Policy, Product, Marketing, Legal, Communications, and Partnerships while engaging policymakers, trade associations, industry partners, nonprofits, and AI developers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, law, political science, or related field.
• 5+ years in policy, legal, or related field with a focus on AI technology or emerging tech.
• Experience working with senior-level stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on technology demonstrations for policy audiences involving AI, wearables, VR, and other emerging technologies.
• Design, develop, and execute innovation-focused policy experiences and events for policy stakeholders.
• Develop strategic outreach programs and policy campaigns highlighting AI innovation value.
• Engage policymakers, trade associations, industry partners, nonprofit organizations, and other external stakeholders.
• Build partnerships and coalitions to advance innovation policy objectives.
• Partner across Product, Marketing, Legal, Communications, Partnerships, and global Policy teams.
• Develop and manage policy programs and campaigns for emerging technologies and AI products.
• Independently manage smaller advocacy campaigns while contributing to larger initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives with internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a credible advocate for AI innovation and communicate complex topics to diverse audiences.

Skills

Policy experience

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

AI technology experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy

Job description

About the Company

We are seeking an Innovation Policy Manager to help bring emerging technologies to life for policy audiences. This role will design and execute experiences, demonstrations, events, partnerships, and policy initiatives that showcase the value and real-world impact of AI, wearables, virtual reality, and other emerging technologies.

About the Role

The Innovation Policy Manager will work closely with internal teams across Policy, Product, Marketing, Legal, Communications, and Partnerships while also engaging policymakers, trade associations, industry partners, nonprofit organizations, AI developers, and other influential stakeholders. A major focus of the role will be creating hands-on experiences that allow policy audiences to interact directly with new technologies, including product demonstrations involving AI solutions, smart glasses, wearables, VR, and other products.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on technology demonstrations for policy audiences involving AI solutions, wearables, VR, and other emerging technologies.
• Design, develop, and execute innovation-focused policy experiences and events that educate and engage policy stakeholders.
• Develop strategic outreach programs and policy campaigns highlighting the economic and social value of AI innovation.
• Engage policymakers, trade associations, industry partners, key opinion leaders, nonprofit organizations, and other external stakeholders.
• Build partnerships and coalitions with organizations that can help advance innovation policy objectives.
• Partner across Product, Marketing, Legal, Communications, Partnerships, and global Policy teams.
• Develop and manage policy programs and campaigns supporting emerging technologies and new AI products.
• Independently manage smaller advocacy campaigns while contributing to larger strategic initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives involving both internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a credible advocate for AI innovation and communicate complex technology and policy topics to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Law, Political Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in policy, legal, or a related field with a focus on AI technology or other emerging technologies.
• Experience working with senior level stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of technology policy and the considerations surrounding emerging technologies.
• Ability to manage programs, campaigns, events, and stakeholder engagement across multiple teams.
• Strong communication, presentation, relationship building, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently within the United States.

Required Skills

• Experience with AI technologies, wearables, virtual reality, or open-source innovation.
• Understanding of policy areas such as privacy, security, integrity, competition, and emerging technology.
• Experience engaging policymakers and other public policy stakeholders.
• Experience developing or executing policy programs, advocacy initiatives, or campaigns.
• Government or public affairs experience.
• Genuine interest in technology policy and the future of AI innovation.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AI technologies, wearables, virtual reality, or open-source innovation.
• Understanding of policy areas such as privacy, security, integrity, competition, and emerging technology.
• Experience engaging policymakers and other public policy stakeholders.
• Experience developing or executing policy programs, advocacy initiatives, or campaigns.
• Government or public affairs experience.
• Genuine interest in technology policy and the future of AI innovation.

This is a highly visible opportunity for someone who wants to work where technology, AI innovation, public policy, and stakeholder engagement intersect. Rather than focusing solely on traditional policy work, this person will help policymakers and other influential audiences experience emerging technology firsthand. The role offers exposure to some of the most advanced developments in AI, wearables, and VR while giving the individual an opportunity to shape how those technologies are understood within the broader policy community.